Significance of Good Intention

By Jane
@jaiho2009 (39142)
Philippines
August 8, 2011 10:49pm CST
A good intention must be coupled with action. A good intention not pursued cannot be called as good intention at all. But let’s not judge and jump into conclusions why a good intention is not put in action. There might be reason why it is not pursued and we must take those into consideration. One reason might be lack of opportunity, which somehow can be a good and valid reason right? A good example is when you want to help someone but you don’t have the ability to do so. There are many good intentions left undone for a person who lacks opportunity, knowing much that good intentions usually comes in form of money. Another reason is when the other person doesn’t want to accept the help being offered for doubting the good intention we want to extend. You might feel desperate in this situation and pitied the person for doubting, but this kind of action can be considered consummated for being pursued. As long as you have the urge of doing good things to other people in every situation having no second thoughts signifies the good intention of your whole being. It’s not everyday that we are given the chance of helping other people, so, grab every opportunity to do one good deeds and you will be benefitted at the end. As the saying goes “ reap what you sow” and every good deeds done with good intention will never comes out with bad results. From the moment you plan to pursue any good intention, always bear in mind that there might be some hindrance to arise. Whether it is due to some circumstances or might be the other person will decline. At the end of the day you can tell yourself, you’ve done your best without having any feeling of regrets. And sleep with gladness, contentment, peace of mind for another day that passed having done a task meant for you. Good Morning dear mylotters jaiho® 8/9/11 11:48am PT (Tuesday)
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• Mexico
14 Aug 11
Hi jaiho: What an interesting discussion. you are right. I first think that good intentions are not enough but as you have mentioned, there are some moments where we don't have the skills or the possibilities to make things possible. As long as we keep these intentions to them and we work to make it real it's ok to stop for the moment and same happends when you want to help someone but he/she doesn't accept your help, there's no reason to feel bad because you havee already give your best and that's what should matters ALVARO
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
14 Aug 11
hello Alvaro, Thanks you feel good after reading this blog. I just convey the significance of having good intention/s- though sometimes it is not accepted or done- yet the intent is there (good intent of the heart) have a good day always my friend jaiho®
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
9 Aug 11
Hi jai I agree with you that our good intentions for carrying out some good tasks must be followed by some action. If we cannot convert out thoughts into action, then the other one cannot come to know that we were thinking about his/her welfare. If I want to help someone, I try my best and I do not keep him/her in dark. I do not make false promises for helping others. It is said that we should live our life for others, if we really want to ‘live’ our life in true sense because most of us live their lives for themselves.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
10 Aug 11
Then,you have to make all your promises come into reality send me my chocolates..buy me the beetle car jaiho®
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
10 Aug 11
Did I make such a promise to you ..........
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
10 Aug 11
you did... don't tell me you have a memory gap?
@maharlikah (1045)
• Philippines
9 Aug 11
Hi amega, Good intention is always good but not to those who have hidden agendum. Lol. Sometimes our intention turns the opposite way we wanted it to be. Good day amega! It's nice to be here in your yard again. :-)
• Philippines
11 Aug 11
Hi amiga hehehe yes I am visiting you all here as much as I can... You know I am now in a new station/place of assignment and there are a lot of things to do since I am in the adjustment period.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
11 Aug 11
yes,i understand about it dear... now I missed my birthplace each time I saw you
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
10 Aug 11
hello amiga Nice to see you back again and I can see that you always tried to come and check mylot and us (friends) . Good intention should always be good...bad intention will always be bad. No matter how those people try to hide their agenda..it will surely comes out and be revealed sooner or later. have a good day always dear jaiho®
@visavis (5934)
• Philippines
9 Aug 11
This is a good discussion topic and very broad and many ways to discuss. Likefor example many politicians, what do you think, they have good intention or they are naturally good promiser. We know that most of them are just promise but no action. They are good in some way but more on for their own good only, so that their intention (if can be consider) are good but action are waiting and waiting until forget.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
10 Aug 11
hello friend, You are right,and it's hard to determine whether it is a good intention or just one of their flowery words. Anyway,let them do their thing..they're used to promising and keep it breaking all the time. have a good day jaiho®
@visavis (5934)
• Philippines
10 Aug 11
that's why in our society now don't ever trust those people who are good in talking but no action. through our various experience like in politics our country and people suffered.
• Philippines
11 Aug 11
hi jaiho, HOW CAN I MISSED THIS DISCUSSION OF YOURS I experienced before my intention was good but it was misinterpreted as bad one Sometimes I think twice before doing any actions because not all people will believe on me if I say I've done it in good faith. happy mylotting
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
11 Aug 11
bhaby, Don't worry dear...doubtful people around you are those envious and full of jealousy in their hearts. we know you better than anyone
@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
9 Aug 11
Hello Jaiho, Of course there are several reasons why good intentions are not converted in to the actions and one of the reason i feel is that today people have lost faith in people and fear that if the person is showing generosity then it does not mean that he is having good intention he may be trying to take some benefits from you against it.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
10 Aug 11
hello sjvg, Intention with hidden agenda is not considered as good intention anymore. Good intention must be of pure and honest and action without asking anything in return. It doesn't make sense if any good intention has something behind it...there's no logic and it's never ever considered as GOOD. Have a good day jaiho®
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
10 Aug 11
@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
10 Aug 11
Thats true Jaiho but people don't understand it and expect to have return from it.But really good intention should be pure & honest without asking anything in return.
@veejay19 (3589)
• India
9 Aug 11
There are many people who have good intentions,want to help others but find that their intentions are rejected.Many persons take the good intentions of others as an interference in their private affairs and try to avoid them. One should never force oneself on others with their good intentions even if those peopple are badly in need of help.Many persons have a lot of pride and would rather suffer silently than go to others for help.Such people even reject offers for help as they feel that they will be looked down upon by others. It is a very delicate situation and if one wants to help someone, they should firdt try to find out very tactfully if thst person really needs help and is willing to accept it.The best thing is to wait for the other person to approach you or if he is too shy, then very tactfully to approach the subject and only then give ones offer to help.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
10 Aug 11
dear anna, Precisely,some people go silently with suffering due to pride and ego than accepting or asking help from other people. It is their choice and we can never do anything about it if that's what they prefer to choose. Help offered is never been wasted thu it is being declined,we will be judge with our heart's intent anyway. have a good day and nice to see you once in a while dear your lil sis, jaiho®
@allknowing (130165)
• India
9 Aug 11
There is this proverb -"The road to hell is paved with good intentions" but till date I do not know what it means. Do you know what it means?
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
10 Aug 11
hello ak, I don't know what does it mean...sorry about this. have a good day jaiho®
• India
9 Aug 11
Jai beta I see a great writer and poet in you, i think you should publish your writings in some book, please contact some publisher of international repute.. I agree with almost every word you share here, to be sucessful in any venture, too much effort is needed and there is too much obstacles always, one has to try heard, never give up hope. My health is NOT good Blessings Dada
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
10 Aug 11
dear dada, I know you are always there to support me and will always gives me encouragement for all my undertakings. I am glad to have found you and maa in my life
@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
9 Aug 11
I know whenever you come with a topic there lays some pain or loss of hope behind it. May be whatever reason, this is the main cause for me to always prefer to attend your topics with undue respects. Here also, whatever you mentioned is a reality where when we weight such things with utmost care and importance, on the other way, the person who is meant for it never consider the respective values. This is natural and it can be measure only those people were in such a stage and at that point of time those people will realize the value of what you are written above. A simple example, I had some good intentions when I joined a business and finding the growth and functioning, I requested some of my good friends to get the benefit of the same. Though they were unwilling, I insisted with a good intention to be part of it. As being our intention is GOOD, and in any chance, the result becomes negative, we would be the culprits. So, a good intention MAY end up in despire or undesired consequences. In most of the times it depend on various circumstances and it is we and our duty to have certain comprehension on the topic and subject matter. I mean to say, a simple good intention may cause bad effects due to various circumstances. That is all. Best regards, Thank-s
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
10 Aug 11
hello thanks, Thanks for your response thu you seldom come online I can see that you try to response to my topic. I've come to this topic from real life experience and good intentions yes sometimes are not pursued due to lack of opportunity which really caused some disappointment. But,when good intentions are doubted by the receiver...it hurt really. Anyway,it's hard to judge those people who decline the help offered...but rather respect their feelings and principle as well. have a good day jaiho®
• Philippines
11 Aug 11
hi jaiho, HOW CAN I MISSED THIS DISCUSSION OF YOURS I experienced before my intention was good but it was misinterpreted as bad one Sometimes I think twice before doing any actions because not all people will believe on me if I say I've done it in good faith. happy mylotting
@rambansal (574)
• India
9 Aug 11
A good thoughtful analysis of intentions and actions. Good intentions must be understood and reciprocated in a positive way. Nice to find you, 'J' in a new perspective.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
10 Aug 11
hello ram, Thanks for your kind words. I know you are a good writer and any correction is much appreciated. have a good day jaiho®